Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 20 to 50

3-Dimensional Articular and Soft Tissue Myofascial Release for Wrist Overuse Syndrome

Official title: Comparative Effects of 3-Dimensional Articular and Soft Tissue Myofascial Release Approach in Patients With Overuse Syndrome of Wrist Joint

Run by University of Faisalabad · NCT07714031 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial tests whether a 3-Dimensional articular release works better than 3-Dimensional soft tissue release for people aged 20–55 with wrist overuse syndrome.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages20 Years to 50 Years
SexAll
Enrollment46 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Faisalabad
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Faisalabad, Punjab Province)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 14, 2026
Main results expectedAugust 9, 2026
Study endsAugust 9, 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 23, 2026
Trial IDNCT07714031 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 20–55 with gradual wrist pain from repetitive activity and reduced wrist range of motion who are willing to participate.

Probably not a fit

Patients with wrist diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, infection, traumatic injuries, neuropathies, open wounds, or malignancy may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial compares two manual therapy approaches for wrist overuse syndrome: 3-Dimensional articular fascia release and 3-Dimensional soft tissue release. Eligible participants are adults 20–55 with gradual wrist pain linked to repetitive use and reduced wrist range of motion, recruited from workers who use their hands routinely. Treatments will be delivered to assess which method more effectively reduces pain and improves function, using standard clinical criteria. The study is conducted at the University of Faisalabad with participants identified through consecutive sampling. Outcomes will inform which release technique may better address stiffness and pain in wrist overuse conditions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience greater pain relief and improved wrist movement from the more effective release approach.

How similar studies have gone: Previous work on myofascial release approaches has shown potential benefits, but this specific 3-Dimensional comparison in wrist overuse syndrome is novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients between 20-55 years of age

  * Male and female
  * Participants involved in repetitive movements of hands e.g computer workers ( 2026/3/4
  * Patients who have gradual onset of pain not sudden
  * Reproduction of pain with wrist flexion, extension, ulnar and radial deviation
  * Patients with \>10% reduced ROM of wrist joint as compared to contralateral side
  * Participants who will willing to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

Specific disease of wrist e.g RA, gout, infection

* Patients with traumatic wrist pathology (such as scaphoid fracture, distal radius fracture)
* Neuropathic compromise patients such as diabetic neuropathy, CTS
* Open wound
* Suspected or confirmed malignancy in wrist joint

Where it's running

  • Dr Rubina Zulfqar
    Faisalabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.